Your Name: _________________
Discovering Your Learning Profile
a.k.a “How Are You Intelligent?”
Check each of the boxes below that applies to you.
VERBAL-LINGUISTIC
INTELLIGENCE (Word
Smart)
I like to tell joke,
stories and/or tales.
Books are important
to me.
I like to read.
I often listen to radio,
tapes, CD’s, or TV.
I write easily and
enjoy it.
I quote things I’ve
read.
I like crosswords and
word games.
LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL
INTELLIGENCE (Math Smart)
I solve math problems
easily.
I enjoy math and
using computers.
I like strategy games.
I like to wonder how
things work.
I like using logic to
solve problems.
I reason things out.
I like to use data in
my work to
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measure, calculate,
and analyze.
INTERPERSONAL
INTELLIGENCE (People
Smart)
People ask me for
advice.
I prefer team sports.
I have many friends.
I like working in
groups.
I’m comfortable in
crowds.
I have empathy for
others.
I can figure out what
people are feeling.
MUSICAL/RHYTHMIC
INTELLIGENCE (Music
Smart)
I like to listen to
musical selections.
I am sensitive to
music and sounds.
I can remember
tunes.
I listen to music when
studying.
I enjoy singing.
I keep time to music.
I have a good sense of
rhythm.
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INTRAPERSONAL
INTELLIGENCE (Self Smart)
I know about my
feelings, strengths
and weaknesses.
I like to learn more
about myself.
I enjoy hobbies by
myself.
I enjoy being alone
sometimes.
I have confidence in
myself.
I like to work alone.
I think about things
and plan what to do
next.
VISUAL/SPATIAL
INTELLIGENCE (Picture
Smart)
I can shut my eyes
and see clear
pictures.
I think in pictures.
I like color and
interesting designs.
I can find my way
around unfamiliar
areas.
I draw and doodle.
I like books with
pictures, maps, and
charts.
I like videos, movies,
and photographs.
BODILY/KINESTHETIC
INTELLIGENCE (Body Smart)
I get uncomfortable
when I sit too long.
I like to touch or be
touched when
talking.
I use my hands when
speaking.
I like working with
my hands on
crafts/hobbies.
I touch things to learn
more about them.
I think of myself as
well coordinated.
I learn by doing
rather than
watching.
NATURALIST (Nature Smart)
I enjoy spending time
in nature.
I like to classify
things into
categories.
I can hear animal and
bird sounds clearly.
I see details when I
look at plants,
flowers, and trees.
I am happiest out of
doors.
I like tending to
plants and animals.
I know the names of
trees, plants, birds,
and animals.
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—adapted from Gregory and
Chapman, 2002
Your Name _______________________
For every item that you checked, shade in a box in
the appropriate category. Start at the bottom of
each column, and work your way up.
WORD
SMART
MATH
SMART
PEOPLE
SMART
MUSIC
SMART
SELF
SMART
PICTURE
SMART
BODY
SMART
NATURE
SMART
—adapted from Fogarty and Stoehr, 1995
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